by Neil Shulman | Feb 16, 2016 | Gator Basketball
As Florida’s 88-71 victory over 9th ranked West Virginia began to sink in, Mike White allowed himself a little smile- and even chuckled a little bit on the sideline. This was how things were supposed to be. The Gators handled “Press Virginia” with...
by NW Blackmon | Feb 7, 2016 | Basketball Game Recaps, Gator Basketball, The Day After
There is a pulse to a college basketball season, a meter and measure that can be read reasonably well by those who have watched long enough, especially come February. Further, there are certain axioms that apply- cliche or no. The season is more marathon than sprint,...
by Neil Shulman | Jan 30, 2016 | Basketball Game Recaps, Gator Basketball
Chomp on this, West Virginia. Florida craves more than just an NIT this season. They’d love to celebrate en masse by running onto the court, hugging each each other at the height of their jumps and screaming with delight as the school’s fight song plays in...
by Neil Shulman | Jan 23, 2016 | Gator Basketball
The scene was so familiar to anybody who’s followed SEC basketball the last few years. Bruce Pearl was yelling, screaming, and gesturing with his hands like an African savanna baboon for much of the two hours his team was on the court. On this night, though, all...
by NW Blackmon | Jan 18, 2016 | Basketball Game Recaps, The Day After
So much for a tough road test. Florida scored the first eight points on Saturday night and was never really threatened after. The result? A crucial 80-71 win over a solid Mississippi team on its home floor- the first defeat for the Rebels at the sparkling new arena,...
